module overview

Course description

Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes, environments and the relationships between people and their surroundings. It examines physical processes such as climate and landforms and human activities such as settlements and economies. Geography helps us understand spatial patterns, environmental challenges, and global interconnectedness. It combines science, social studies, and mapping to analyze the world. 

Topics to be Covered

1. Geomorphology

Subtopics:

• Drainage Systems and Fluvial Processes

  • Types of rivers (permanent, periodic, episodic)

  • Drainage patterns (dendritic, trellis, radial, etc.)

  • River profiles (long and cross profiles)

2. Climate and Weather

Subtopics:

• Frontal Systems

  • Cold fronts, warm fronts, and occluded fronts

  • Weather changes associated with different fronts

• Mid-latitude Cyclones

  • Formation and stages of development (wave, mature, occlusion)

3. Human Geography: Settlement.

Subtopics:

• Settlement Types and Patterns

  • Rural vs. urban settlements

  • Factors influencing settlement location